Tech Source GFX 550e - Manual (Page 29)

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Appendix A
CHANGING THE CONSOLE
RESOLUTION
A.1 Overview
The GFX 550e card can be configured to be the console in a
typical SPARC desktop/server. The card has a default console
resolution and default depth as shown in the following table:
Board Resolution Refresh Bits/Pixels Sync
GFX 550e Auto Detect - 8 Separate/composite
It is possible to change the default resolution on a GFX 550e
card. The procedures described in this appendix are:
• EDID Auto-Detect feature
• Output Device Method
• Video-Mode Method
• Video-Timing Method
This appendix includes a troubleshooting section describing
possible problems and answers associated with changing the
console resolution.
A.1.1 Reason for Changing the Console
Resolution
Normally the default console resolution is sufficient for most
users. An example of when you might be required to change the
default resolution is described below: